Pasadena Weekend Events May 30th-June 1st

Pasadena Weekend Events May 30th-June 1st:

La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

The Farmhouse restaurant is now open in Descanso Gardens. The gardens are also a great way to spend the day. Click here for events. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge

Music in the Park concert series. Join family, friends, and neighbors for free music evenings at Memorial Park at 1301 Foothill Boulevard. Bring a picnic basket or visit your favorite La Canada restaurant for take-out and enjoy the live music. Concerts are on Sundays at 6:00 PM.

Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia

The Arboretum in Arcadia is a fabulous place to go on any weekend. Click here for events. 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia

Huntington Gardens is another great place to visit. Click here for events. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

Rose Bowl Stadium Tours – Held the last Friday of every month at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, Rose Bowl Stadium. Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Pasadena

AC Hotel Concert Series Friday at 5 pm, Sierra Blax, R&B, Soul, Pop, Vocalist, Top 40, Some Rock, 80’s & 90’s. 19 S Madison Ave., Pasadena

Mount Wilson Observatory’s Laas Star Party Friday night. Spend a relaxing evening in the San Gabriel Mountains under the stars, looking through telescopes provided by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society members. Access to Mount Wilson is via the Angeles Crest Highway (CA Hwy 2) from the 210 Freeway at La Canada.

A Doll’s House, Part 2 – Nora’s back—15 years after walking out on her family—is ready to confront the fallout of her iconic escape. Bold, satisfying, and packed with razor-sharp twists, Lucas Hnath’s Tony-nominated play dives into the messy reality of what it means to be a woman living on your terms. It isn’t very easy. It’s witty. And it’s happening at the Pasadena Playhouse through June 8th. 39 S. El Molino Ave Pasadena

Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, the Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour guides you through charming alleys and hidden passageways in search of delicious multicultural cuisine and delightful dessert spots. As you explore this historic district—once a sunny expanse of orange groves—you’ll discover the rich stories behind the food and meet passionate local merchants who proudly showcase their specialties. Meeting Location: Raymond Avenue & Holly Street.

A Man of No Importance—An intimate and evocative musical that celebrates the redemptive power of theater, love, and friendship. In 1960s Dublin, Alfie Byrne, an unassuming bus conductor, is determined to stage an amateur production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome in his local parish. This is the last weekend to see the show. A Noise Within 3352 E. Foothill Blvd.Pasadena

100 Images. Enjoy a retrospective featuring pivotal historic pieces honoring PSA members across the decades and a juried display of artwork by present-day PSA members through September 14. 470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena

Glendale, Burbank, and Toluca Lake

This Saturday and Sunday is the Downtown Burbank Summer Arts Festival. This free event features nearly 200 handmade artisan booths on San Fernando Boulevard. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting goods including visual art and photography, original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, food, and much more. San Fernando Blvd and surrounding streets in Downtown Burbank [From Magnolia to Angeleno]

On the last Friday of every month, Magnolia Park hosts a street festival. Enjoy food trucks, late-night shopping, and fun as live bands and local musicians fill the plaza with energy and atmosphere. Food trucks will line W. Magnolia Blvd, between N. Hollywood Way and N. Catalina St.

Let’s go to Glendale on Saturday. Experience the city like never before when a 1.3-mile portion of S. Glendale Avenue is transformed into a car-free public space for the community to explore on foot, by bike, scooter, wheelchair, or any way that moves you.10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (public event hours) 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Glendale Avenue closure hours) Location: S. Glendale Avenue between Lexington Dr. and Chevy Chase Dr. (1.3 miles)

A Victorian Weekend in partnership with Pasadena Heritage. June 1 for an afternoon at the Doctors’ House Museum in Brand Park. 1 pm to 6 pm. 1692 Brand Park Dr, Glendale.

Saturday night, Latin Night at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is “Try Three Wines for $12.” Begin with a white and then move on to two reds; typically, the middle wine is lighter-to-medium-bodied, and then end with a heavier wine. New wines are poured each weekend. In addition to the “Wine Flight,” there are options by the glass and a selection of beers. 3459 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale

Downtown Burbank Cultural Market. This unique outdoor market occurs every Friday and Saturday from 5:00-9:30 pm and Sunday from 3:00-8:00 pm at the corner of Palm Avenue and San Fernando Blvd. on the AMC walkway in Downtown Burbank.

Fridays from 4-10 pm, Bob’s Big Boy hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. 4211 W. Riverside Dr, Burbank

Los Angeles and Vicinity

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Friday Night Jazz features Free weekly concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Get ready for another unforgettable summer with KCRW Summer Nights! These outdoor parties with iconic cultural partners feature DJs, live bands, special exhibitions, food, and libations. You can find music you love, discover something new, and connect with the community.

Downtown LA rooftop movie. Arrive early, take in the views, and play games with the city as your background. 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, on the fourth floor.

Street Food Cinema makes going to the movies an event. Various movies, food trucks, live music (before the film), and community fun. This summer, their locations include the Autry Museum and LA State Historic Park, among others. Check the website for details about dates, films, and locations — and to purchase tickets in advance.

Pick your produce at Underwood Farms in Somis and Moorpark.

Sunday, step into the action at The Rescue Exhibition — where science meets real-life heroics! Get hands-on with the tools and technology used in daring land, sea, and air rescue missions. Climb aboard a full-size helicopter simulator, spot heat signals with infrared cameras, and test your skills in jet ski navigation as you search for swimmers in distress. Fight virtual fires, perform surf rescues, and learn survival strategies in high-stakes scenarios. Discovery Cube 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar

Create your package at the Hollywood Bowl. As part of their early ticket release schedule, the Bowl offers “create-your-own” packages where guests can build their lineup of three or more concerts, while saving compared to single-concert ticket prices. 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles

Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum. Explore Autry’s Family Play Space, where imagination comes to life. Build a barn after sharing a fireside tale, tinker with a train while learning about Texas Longhorns, or admire artwork before filling a grocery cart on a pretend shopping trip. Sketch an elderberry, then unwind in the library beneath the shade of a grapevine. Experience hands-on fun at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles.